Sixth :
For replying the question that the objectors asked I understood : are killing people and taking tax from Prophet ‘s ethics ?
I said : in spite of my feelings that they mean another thing in the question I say : the Bible with its both The Old Testament and the New Testament confirms taking tax , and makes sure that it is the moral of the prophets; cause the Lord ordered his messengers to kill people and take tax, and this is in many places in the Bible like :
First :
The New Testament
We find in it that Paul the Apostle assures the necessity of taking tax…. And this is in his letter to Romans Chapter 13 number 7 : Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
And we find that the Jesus recommends giving tax to Caesar…. Like in :
1-The Book of Mark chapter 12 number 13-16 :
13 . And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. 14 . And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?. 15 . Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 . And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's. 17. And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
2- The Book of Luke Chapter 20 number 22-26:
22 . Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? 23 . But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? . 24 . Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. 25 . And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. 26 . And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
3- The Book of Mathew Chapter 22 number 17-22 :
17 . Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? . 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19 . Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 . And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?. 21. They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. 22 . When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
4- The book of Mathew Chapter 17 number 24-27:
24 . And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? . 25 . He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26 . Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 27. Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
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